7 so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8 For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything. 9 For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.  1 Thessalonians 1:7-10

A. The Power of the Gospel to Change Lives: 1 Thess. 1:4-6

1. The Results of Gospel Power Changing Lives: 1 Thess. 1:5

B. The Evidences the Gospel Changes Lives

1. Imitators of Godly Examples and the Lord: 1 Thess. 1:6, 2;4

2. Reverent Submission to the Word of God: 1 Thess. 2:13, John 16:7-15, 1 Peter 2:1-3, Isaiah 66:1-2

3. Joy of the Holy Spirit: 1 Thess. 1:6

TODAY

4. Examples to other Believers: 1 Thess. 1:7-10, 2 Thess. 1:3-4

a. Spreading the Gospel: 1 Thess. 1:8

b. Living the Gospel

– In Reputation: 1 Thess. 1:9

– In Radical Christian Living: 1 Thess. 1:9-10

• • Turning away from the former life: A life of repentance
  • Serving the Living and True God: A life of holy separation
  •  Waiting on the return of Jesus Christ: A life of worldly separation